Behind the Camera with Casting Buffalo & Lemur Studios

Behind the Curtain with Bill Hedrick

Alright, Party People, it's summertime! And you know what that means? It's time for some good old-fashioned backstage stories from the incredible people who make the magic happen at Shea's Buffalo. This week on Cast Party, we're joined by Bill Hedrick, Shea's Technical Director of 23 years, to hear some of his favorite backstage stories, from his very first day on the job to a myriad of memorable run-ins with legendary artists and everything in between. Trust us, Bill has stories for days! And did we mention Bill knows how to rock? Tune in to today's episode and then bike on over to Shea's Buffalo to catch Bill and his band, IOT, taking the Shea's 710 Cabaret Stage following the Shea's Centennial Slow Roll!

Campus Catch-Up: July 6, 2026

Join the Cast Party gang for this week's episode of the Campus Catch-Up presented by Shea's Performing Arts Center. This week, we've got information on single Tickets for Buena Vista Social Club, our upcoming Mighty Wurlitzer Centennial Concert, Slow Roll and more. Get ready for our next episode of Cast Party coming out Monday, July 13th.

Behind the Curtain with Ricky Needham

School's out, summer is here, and that can only mean one thing. It is time for some Shea's Summer Theatre Camps! This week on Cast Party, we're joined by Shea's resident teaching artist, Artie Award-winning actor, and all-around theatre enthusiast Ricky Needham. Hear firsthand about all the exciting educational programming coming to Shea's this summer, from Comedy on Cue to Actor's Edge, and learn what it's like balancing life as both a teaching artist and a working actor in Western New York. Plus, Ricky shares one of his favorite vocal warm-ups, and let's just say it's a little more heavy metal than your average scales and lip trills. We've got so much to learn, and Ricky has all the answers. Tune in and get ready for a summer of comedy, musicals, and more!

Campus Catch-Up: June 22, 2026

Join the Cast Party gang for the first ever Campus Catch-Up; a new Minisode series brought to you by Shea's Performing Arts Center! Hear firsthand from Kenny, Julianna, and Rita what's going on on the Shea's Campus for the week of June 22nd, 2026 and get ready for our next full length episode out next Monday, June 29th!

Bubbles, Baker Street, and Burn Books

We've got the inside scoop on the Shea's 710 Theatre Frey Electric 2026–2027 Season this week on Cast Party! Join the gang as we sit down with not one, not two, but three incredible artistic leaders from Western New York who are bringing exciting productions to the 710 stage next season. First up, Katie Mallinson of D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre joins us to spill the tea (and the bubbles!) on SpongeBob the Musical. Then, Scott Behrend of Road Less Traveled Productions clues us in on the mystery, intrigue, and excitement behind Miss Holmes. And last but certainly not least, Kelly Copps of 2nd Generation Theatre is here to wear pink and talk all things Mean Girls the Musical—a show we're absolutely stupid with love for! So whether you're ready to plunge to the Bikini Bottom, get on the Case, or feel a little Fetch, we've got something for you. Tune in to learn more about these fantastic productions, how to get tickets, and what each theatre company has in store for the season ahead!